Donald R. Stogo Associates (DRSA), New York, has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Hong Kong-based spot house Odeon Productions under the aegis of executive producer Tammy Hui. Per the deal, DRSA will represent Odeon’s directors—including Derek Chang and Sng Tong Beng—for commercials from stateside clients and agencies. Conversely, Odeon will have access to directors on the DRSA roster for work in Asia and the greater China region….Dallas-based Big Fish Films has opened a New York office headed by executive producer/sales rep Bradley Latham. In addition to repping the shop’s directors, Latham will handle sales for The Big Freeze, a computer-controlled camera rig that freezes motion. Big Fish founder and director/cameraman Robert Latorre helped develop The Big Freeze….Dallas-based independent representation firm Montoya Reps has been named to cover the Southwest for Noonday Pictures, Dallas, which features tabletop director/cameraman M.L. Nelson….
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More